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    Being No. 1 is great, but it is even better to win a Grand Slam.

    Simona Halep

    Always I say, ‘No. 1 in the world without a Grand Slam, you are not a real No. 1.’

    Simona Halep

    Because I’ve won one Grand Slam title, I feel like I have a good chance to win more.

    Simona Halep

    Always it’s like big challenge for me. Every point is a big challenge. So I do everything I can.

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    Even when you are there on top, you feel the same nerves.

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    Every time I lose a final, I am disappointed.

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    Every tournament is important.

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    For me, every tournament is important, and I feel that if I don’t go into them with 100 per cent focus, I will not be ready for the Grand Slams.

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    For myself and my attitude, I have, every day, to work on it.

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    For sure, I need a coach, because at this level, you cannot do it alone.

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    I am showing my emotions sometimes, and I can’t help it. That’s the way I am.

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    I am very normal, and I keep all the things that I have since many years ago.

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    I can honestly say that every time I go on court, I see the opponent in a competitive way, but not a rival.

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    I can play against anyone; I can win against anyone.

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    I don’t feel pressure anymore in the negative way.

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    I don’t have big muscles.

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    I feel like the people realize that if you don’t give up, if you work, keep working on what you have less good, you can be able to realize your dream.

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    I feel thankful for everything I achieved.

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    I feel that everything I dreamed of became reality. I feel like nothing is on my shoulders any more.

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    I feel that I can face any challenge.

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    I finished three years ranked No. 1, so the ranking doesn’t matter anymore.

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    I give myself little presents all the time. But I don’t do extravagant things.

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    I had many attempts to become No. 1, and it was really tough mentally to keep believing that it would happen one day, but then it was really tough to stay there because I felt the pressure at every tournament.

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    I have had to learn and to understand that sometimes I can’t be always be at my best.

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    I have power inside. I fight.

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    I just want to be perfect on court, but is not possible. The perfect doesn’t exist.

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    I just want to be quiet wherever I go, not seeing people, not facing more pressure, because every time now I go home, I will have so many people waiting for me.

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    I love Paris, just to stay there and visit. Maybe I’ll live there one day.

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    I love the game, and I do not feel that I have sacrificed anything. On the contrary, I feel privileged to do something that I love.

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    I play tennis because I like it.

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    I prefer the Grand Slam than the No. 1, but still, to get No. 1, not many players did that, so it’s going to be very important for me.

    Simona Halep

    I received a lot from tennis, so it’s good to help others because it’s very difficult. Many talented kids get lost because they don’t have the money. Tennis is an expensive sport in Romania.

    Simona Halep

    I set some goals: little goals first and then the big ones. I stopped thinking about big achievements.

    Simona Halep

    I take every day like a big challenge.

    Simona Halep

    I think to give everything I have on court is the best thing to do to win tournaments.

    Simona Halep

    I was very introverted. I am still an introvert.

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    If I win, it’s nice. But even if I don’t win, I will keep smiling.

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    If you get to No 1, people say, ‘But you didn’t win a Grand Slam.’ You cannot win, because you can say the same the other way round. In my opinion, both are really important. If you want to finish your career really happy with what you did, you have to win both.

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    If you have fun, if you enjoy life, I think that’s the most important thing. And if I have that, and I am No. 1 in the world, looks like everything is good.

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    I’m not tall.

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    I’m not very strong.

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    I’m pretty realistic. I cannot wish to be Chris Evert or Martina Navratilova because they won, like, a hundred Grand Slams.

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    I’m trying not to focus on the height of my opponent, just to play my tennis and to open the angles because it’s the most important.

    Simona Halep

    In my opinion, it’s better to be alone out there, having to decide on your tactics during the matches. I would prefer it if it was just me and my opponent having to solve the problems out there on the court.

    Simona Halep

    It’s difficult to keep going the good results, to feel good every tournament, every year in row.

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    It’s great, and it’s nice to have that feeling when you go home, all the people are supporting you. Of course, there are some people that are talking bad things, but it’s normal, and I take them like positives, because not all the people can like me, so it’s OK.

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    It’s my dream to win a grand slam title.

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    It’s nice I inspire the kids. That’s the most important thing, and more people are now playing tennis, even for fun. That’s great.

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    It’s not easy to serve, because I’m not that tall, but I’m trying to be more consistent and to deliver heavier serves.

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    It’s really tough when you have back injury because you cannot bend; you cannot react at the balls.

    Simona Halep

    It’s tough to play with an injury.

    Simona Halep

    It’s tough to think before a tournament that you can win.

    Simona Halep

    I’ve always said that winning a Grand Slam title is what is most important.

    Simona Halep

    I’ve learned that I have to be more aggressive in that position, when I’m leading the match.

    Simona Halep

    I’ve tried to learn something from other players and how they are really focused on the Grand Slams. I couldn’t do that in the past.

    Simona Halep

    My challenge is to win every match I play.

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    My father was a footballer. I used to play a lot as a kid, but not like a team or something, just with my family having fun. It makes your legs stronger and helps your co-ordination.

    Simona Halep

    My problem is that I’m negative – I come from Romania. Romanians are a little bit negative in thinking. Everyone knows that. That’s normal here.

    Simona Halep

    My psychologist told me I have to control my emotions and be more positive. She’s taught me to stop the negative thoughts during the matches with some exercises. That’s helped me make an improvement.

    Simona Halep

    Of course I cannot win all the matches, but just to play my game.

    Simona Halep

    The most important thing is how you are as a person, and then like a professional person.

    Simona Halep

    The opponent has the chance to win the match, and I have a chance to win the match. It’s open, and I have just to do everything I can there.

    Simona Halep

    To give birth is the most beautiful thing in the world.

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    When I was young, I knew that I would be a short girl, not very tall.

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    When Serena is number one, its hard to think of being number one.

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    When you play the Grand Slam, you have just to give everything you have.

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    When you start the match, you forget that you are No. 1, you have all the titles. You just have the battle ahead in front of you.

    Simona Halep

    In my opinion, to be No. 1 in the world and to be the best player in the world, it’s a little bit different.

    Simona Halep

    When I was young, I knew that I would be a short girl, not very tall.

    Simona Halep

    I’m trying not to focus on the height of my opponent, just to play my tennis and to open the angles because it’s the most important.

    Simona Halep

    For myself and my attitude, I have, every day, to work on it.

    Simona Halep

    Every tournament is important.

    Simona Halep

    When you play the Grand Slam, you have just to give everything you have.

    Simona Halep

    The opponent has the chance to win the match, and I have a chance to win the match. It’s open, and I have just to do everything I can there.

    Simona Halep

    I prefer the Grand Slam than the No. 1, but still, to get No. 1, not many players did that, so it’s going to be very important for me.

    Simona Halep

    I take every day like a big challenge.

    Simona Halep

    I don’t feel pressure anymore in the negative way.

    Simona Halep